Rosa Susong
Aug 1, 2026
Rosa L. Susong, 108, of Belvidere, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2026. Rosa was born on September 30, 1917, in Greene County, Tennessee, to her mother, Codie Solomon.
She married John Jones, and together they were blessed with six children. Rosa was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. She...
Linda Kay Smith
Jul 31, 2026
Linda Kay (Johnson) Smith, of Southampton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1947, to James C. Johnson and Emma (Schmutz) Johnson in Joliet, Illinois.
Linda and her family made their home in Wilmington, Illinois, where she graduated from the local high school in 1965. She went on to attend the University of Illinois...
Richard William Rohda
Jul 31, 2026
Richard William Rohda, 79, of Caledonia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Richard was born on May 31, 1947, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to Howard Rohda and Beverly Schoelkopf. He married the love of his life, Kathy Hyser, in July of 1988, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and...
Floyie Marcell Maloney
Jul 30, 2026
Floyie Marcell Maloney, 83, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
Marci was born on July 13, 1943, in Amagon, Arkansas, to Ben and Lillie Ford. She lived a life rooted in faith, generosity, laughter, and unwavering love for her family and community.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Marci treasured every opportunity to spend time with...
Thomas Cooper
Jul 26, 2026
Thomas Lynn Cooper, 75, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away on July 26, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1951, in West Virginia.
Tom was a devoted husband, family man, and loyal friend whose quick wit and sense of humor brought smiles to those around him. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He shared...
Marie Garrett
Jul 26, 2026
Marie Garrett, 100, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away on July 26, 2026.
She was born on July 28, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Rose Gebhardt.
Marie was devoted to her faith and family. She was known for her kindness and caring nature. She worked for many years at as a book keeper Glenbard North High School.
Marie...
Michael La Scola
Jul 23, 2026
Michael “Mike” Roy La Scola
Michael “Mike” Roy La Scola, 79, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend whose kindness, creativity, and quiet strength will be deeply missed.
Mike was born on June 29, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to...
Helen Marie Mapes
Jul 21, 2026
Helen Marie Mapes, 93, of Caledonia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026.
Born on April 6, 1933, in Sycamore, Illinois, to Floyd and Elizabeth Fisk, Helen devoted her life to her family. She was a loving wife, an exceptional homemaker, and a devoted mother whose greatest joy came from caring for those she loved. Her home was a place...
Barbara Ann Clark
Jul 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Clark, 87, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.
Barbara was born on April 5, 1939, to Ernest and Beryl (Ennett) Cridlebaugh. She later married the love of her life, Dennis Clark, and together they built a loving home and were blessed with five children.
Barbara devoted her career to nursing, a profession she truly loved. She...
Lewis "Warren" Emry
Jul 1, 2026
(Lewis) Warren Emry was born in a farmhouse in Northeast Nebraska on September 3, 1930. He passed away at his home on July 1, 2026. His parents were Ralph and Edna (Woodward) Emry. He joined a family of 2 brothers, Fay and Norris. Warren spent his entire boyhood on the farm. they did not have electricity until Warren was ten...